Cruz v. Ryan et al
Petitioner: John Montenegro Cruz
Respondent: Charles L Ryan and Ron Credio
Case Number: 4:2013cv00389
Filed: May 29, 2013
Court: US District Court for the District of Arizona
Office: Tucson Division Office
County: Pinal
Presiding Judge: Jennifer G Zipps
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Death Penalty - Habeas Corpus
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2254 Ptn for Writ of H/C - Stay of Execution
Jury Demanded By: None

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March 31, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 152 ORDERED that Cruz's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 28 ) is DENIED. The Clerk of Court shall enter judgment accordingly. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED granting a certificate of appealability with respect to Claim 2. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court forward a courtesy copy of this Order to the Clerk of the Arizona Supreme Court, 1501 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007-3329. Signed by Judge Jennifer G Zipps on 3/31/2021. (MCO)
April 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 91 ORDER denying with prejudice 85 Motion to Intervene and expand the record. Signed by Judge Jennifer G Zipps on 4/2/2019. (See ORDER for details) (MCO)
March 28, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 60 MEMORANDUM OF DECISION AND ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED denying Claim 1 and Claims 3-27. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED granting in part and denying in part Petitioner's motion for evidentiary hearing and development (Doc. 38 ). An evidentiary hearing to determine whether sentencing counsel were ineffective, as asserted in Claim 2, shall take place as soon as is practicable. The Court will issue a separate order setting this matter for a scheduling conference. Signed by Judge Jennifer G Zipps on 3/27/2018. (See Order for complete details) (DPS)
September 28, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ORDER granting 53 Ex Parte Sealed Motion for Leave to Provide Legal Representation in State Court Postconviction Proceedings. It is Order federally-appointed counsel is authorized to represent Petitioner in state court for the purpose of seeking state post-conviction relief under Rule 32 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure. Signed by Judge Jennifer G Zipps on 9/27/2016.(MFR)
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